LONDON, May 10 (Xinhua) — China claimed its seventh straight ladies’s title on the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals, rallying previous Japan in a five-match thriller on Sunday within the 2026 version.
It additionally marked a record-extending twenty fourth time that China has lifted the Corbillon Cup, with its newest title run starting from the 2012 version in D
ortmund.
In their sixth straight ultimate conflict within the event, the 2 sides lived as much as expectations, as China got here again twice to face on the
prime podium.
“We are happy to win, but the process was similar to that in Busan two years ago. Japan shows its overall strength and flexible lineup, also boasting a comprehensive set of styles of play,” world No. 1 Sun Yingsha stated after the win. “Just believe in myself, and in my teammates.”
The opening match between Wang Manyu and Miwa Harimoto set the stage for an enthralling duel, with Harimoto always attacking Wang’s forehand on the opening levels to take a two-game lead with 11-4, 11-9.
Wang recovered from her gradual begin, successful 11-6, 11-4 to stage the tie.
But Harimoto regained management within the decider, triumphing 11-4 at hand Japan the lead.
Sun restored parity for China with an 11-7, 11-7, 11-8 victory over Hina Hayata, extending her benefit of their longtime rivalry to 19-0.
With the rating tied at 1-1, the third match proved pivotal. With her defensive play, Honoka Hashimoto moved Japan forward once more after defeating Kuai Man 11-6, 5-11, 11-6, 11-8.
“Competing in the team worlds for the first time, I’ve gained a lot, while having some problems as well. I have a clearer understanding of playing against choppers and making quick adjustments on the court,” Kuai stated.
In a conflict of the 2 groups’ prime gamers, Sun and Harimoto traded speedy rallies for many of the match, the place Sun emerged victorious 11-2, 11-4, 11-6 as China compelled a decider.
Stepping on the courtroom once more, Wang swept Hayata 11-7, 11-7, 11-5 to finish the comeback.
“After I lost the first match, Shasha (Sun) stepped up, like she did in Busan. She offered me a chance of redemption for myself,” Wang famous.
“I had some comfortable wins in the past matches. But facing Harimoto, I could feel the challenge from young players. For me, the fifth match also deserved summing up,” she added.
After successful all of her 9 matches, Sun was awarded the event’s greatest feminine participant.
On her private honor, Sun stated, “It’s a recognition of my efforts. But there is a way to go. It will motivate me to keep working hard.”